Careers & Employment - November 2007

Well, I've recently left my job due to illness, but before then I was off sick for quite some time.

At first I had actual sick notes from my doctor, but after that I didn't. Now I know I got paid whilst I had the sick notes, but I think I have been paid after then too..
As I said, I've now left the job, but I'm worrying that they will ask for the money they paid me back as obviously I had to live off that during the time I was off (and now also), so I was wondering, do they have the right to ask for the money back or since they chose to pay me whilst I didn't have sick notes, do I reserve the right to keep it? (Even though it's already gone on food, rent, bills etc.)

Thanks to anyone who helps me, I'm getting sleepless nights with worrying about going into debt so any help is appreciated =)

2007-11-20 02:58:02 · 9 answers · asked by Mya 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

I'm graduating with a B.S in May in a Graphic design related major. How will I find an entry level job when all of them want you to have like 3 years of experience at minimum? I can't get said experience if no one is willing to hire fresh out of school...I'm sure some of you out there have jumped over this hurdle?

2007-11-20 02:45:58 · 2 answers · asked by Shutterbug 2 in Other - Careers & Employment

Do any of you work at sports shops? If so, what did you wear to the interview and what shop was it?

2007-11-20 02:27:28 · 1 answers · asked by entertainment fan 7 in Other - Careers & Employment

2007-11-20 02:07:26 · 6 answers · asked by Pedro S 2 in Law & Legal

I'm starting a new job in approximately three weeks however within the first week I start is my A Level certificate day which is quite a big thing to me as it's at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre and it's almost like a graduation day with parents attending etc. I'd like to go but feel maybe it would sound awful if I requested time off in the first week of starting this job. Should I just keep my mouth shut and not go, or talk to them and see what they say? I don't want to appear undedicated but at the same time I'd like to go.

Thanks in advance for answers...

2007-11-20 02:03:32 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

At a job interview, should you take off your outdoor coat or just unzip it? The kind of coat I'm talking about is something like a raincoat or duffel coat.

2007-11-20 02:00:44 · 4 answers · asked by entertainment fan 7 in Other - Careers & Employment

I don't want to go this year. And my pal says that if I don't go it would look like I am not a team player. I don't see that. What about you guys? I am here to work and go home.

2007-11-20 01:34:54 · 7 answers · asked by renosgirl2006 4 in Food Service

2007-11-20 01:33:46 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

I have Advanced computer skills, experience with database construction and management and am moving to Reno NV

2007-11-20 01:12:45 · 2 answers · asked by J H 1 in Technology

2007-11-20 00:07:35 · 5 answers · asked by tonda_web_designer21 2 in Administrative and Office Support

After working three years as a sales executive what do you think are the chances of getting the job of Database Administrator if I do a MCDBA

2007-11-19 23:54:16 · 1 answers · asked by Shagnik S 1 in Technology

I applied for a different position within the same organization but one of my managers rejected my application on the grounds that he couldn't release me in time for the new jobs starting date, is he allowed to do this?

2007-11-19 23:21:29 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

I am being offered a consulting job in Nigeria for about 12 working days; however this also would include spending two unpaid weekends there. I've worked for other companies and they would pay for a flight home every weekend. I would be ok with spending one weekend there, but two unpaid weekends seems like I'm being taken for granted. Any advice?

2007-11-19 22:20:52 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

"MR. MOHAMMED ABDUL
HEAD, EXP. EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
SHELL NIGERIA INC, NIGERIA

CC: General Manager,
Expatriate Technical Support Services,
Shell, Nigeria"

This is the HRD person and there contact address.and this is another one

Signed for and on behalf of

SHELL COMPANY NIGERIA PLC.

By the HR Divisional Manager: Date: 19/11/2007
Dr.Muharmed Bello
Mobile: +234 8063624134
E-mail: shell_recruitmentagency1@yahoo.com

The question is how far it is true and they are offering a sallery od USD21920 without taking any interview.Now it seems they might extract some money asking for paper work ,to get the work permit. they have also not given company email id nor the compant office land line number instead mobile number they have given.
plz justify is it can be true or am i right that they are doing wrong.

They have given Address of Nigerian Immigration Services:

Name:Comptroller Mike Adenug
Head of Visa/Work Permit Opera
Tel: +234 072095827

2007-11-19 22:14:25 · 6 answers · asked by kumar s 1 in Marketing & Sales

I'm 14 and in Australia. I was wonderin how much tax i will have to pay?

Plz don't be rude to me it's my 1st job.

2007-11-19 21:42:22 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

Ok, I work in a small Optometry business that only has 3 employees, the Optometrist/Owner, a Trainee and myself, and I'm only getting $29,000 Aus. dollars a year. Someone's suggested I apply for a job with a building company earning +$40,000 a year. I really would like to try to go for it, but I feel I am obligated to my current employer.

I feel he deserves more than a quick letter of resignation and 2 weeks notice, especially this time of year. Does anyone have any advice on some ways I could go about it?

2007-11-19 18:05:38 · 14 answers · asked by Clueless 3 in Other - Careers & Employment

First, I'm from California. I just started a job that's seasonal for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Just a normal call center job but I work about 11 hours a day. I know I get 3 hours of overtime each day, but after the 4th day, that totals to 44 hours of work already. That's 12 hours of overtime, but in California you receive overtime for every hour over 40 hours worked in a week. That's so far 32 hours of normal pay and 12 hours of overtime. BUT if I work anymore that week, is every hour over that considered overtime, or do I have to put in 8 hours more of regular pay hours to make 40 hours of regular pay hours? Also, when is double pay other than more than 12 hours a day? And, if I continued to work 11 hours for the rest of the week (thats 7 days x 11 hours), how much would my paycheck be if I make $10 an hour without tax taken off?

2007-11-19 17:13:09 · 4 answers · asked by Frank N 1 in Law & Legal

I am a single mom with a part time job at my daughters daycare. I work there so that I dont miss out on my daughter, get a discount on child care, and so that I can financially provide for our family.

I work 15-20 hours a week as a fill in (someone calls in sick- Im the back up)
Unfortunatly it's not paying all the bills. I need a job that I can work random days-no set schedule ( b/c I work different days every wk at my daughters daycare).

Any suggestions on EXTREAMLY flexible job?

2007-11-19 16:47:05 · 8 answers · asked by new mom : ) 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

2007-11-19 16:44:03 · 16 answers · asked by Golfnut 3 in Other - Careers & Employment

Exercise, New idea,Spritiual activites,planning. etc.............

2007-11-19 16:20:22 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

2007-11-19 15:58:05 · 2 answers · asked by Hopelessly Hopeful 2 in Law & Legal

daughter was fired 4 theft at clothing store. They told her she owes them $8,000 even though they don't know what exactly was taken. They told her she could bring back the merchandise & they would deduct it from her total, depending on its condition. Except everything she will be bringing back doesn't even come close to what they said she owes. What can I do about this? Anyone know? Other employees got caught to but they only were charged $1400, this just doesn't seem right to me. Please help me.....

2007-11-19 15:14:53 · 11 answers · asked by chickplayssoftball 1 in Law & Legal

2007-11-19 15:14:19 · 10 answers · asked by Betsy B 3 in Law & Legal

I am having a job interview to get a promotion soon. I was told it would be mostly behavioral questions. I'm not sure what questions to expect. It's to go from the teller line to a loan officer position. Is there anything I should look out for or try to do? I get nervous in pressure situations and I really want this job. Is there anything I can do to prepare? Or anything I should have handy. I need to make this an excellent interview because I don't have the training and I need to impress them with my ability to answer questions better than the person who is already trained to do this job.

2007-11-19 15:08:51 · 4 answers · asked by thattravelgirl03 1 in Financial Services

If they're still in training, they're not a regular employee yet, right? So then if they're let go, that doesn't equal getting fired, right?

??

2007-11-19 15:08:41 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

what do i write on my resume's cover page.
i have 2 other pages listing my previous work experience...but the cover page..is that like an introduction?
what do i say?

2007-11-19 14:47:32 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

Two months ago I was diagnosed with lyme disease. About a month after my diagnosis, I was too exhausted and in too much pain to work. I told my job that I needed to take some time off to rest and my doctor wrote them a letter. However, it's been three weeks now and I am still unable to go to work. Can someone explain to me how collecting unemployment or disability works? Or what I need to qualify? Or at least direct me to a website that could help? THANKS!

2007-11-19 14:15:38 · 2 answers · asked by alexa 5 in Financial Services

I work in a retail store. Someone filled an application for employment and turned it in. He was called for job interview and he did well on the interview. So he was told by the manager that he is hired and he should come on Orientation on November 1st, 2007.

He showed up at the orientation and looked very determined. Then he was told that he give a call tommorow to let him know what his training schedule is. He agreed.

But he never called or never showed up since. He just came on orientation and it was over after that. How come?

He does not even show up to pick up his $25 check for the 3 and a half hours he showed up for, on orientation.

What might have happened and why he never responded after the orientation?

At least he could have called to explain what is going on.

2007-11-19 14:01:44 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

TGI Fridays was the worst spot I have ever worked in. Ive been there for a month and learned alot and did the best job I could. Ive served before in gourmet so I know what I was doing.

But since these "tween snotty obnoxious servers decided to tell my boss "oh I don't think hes learning it" My boss fires me and says I don't think you're coming along. How would you handle it? luckily I have another job and only did this part time but the other servers weren't very sociable at all to me. What is the best way to leave? Im not going to stand there like a donkey and say Oh thank you for the opportunity.

2007-11-19 13:42:14 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food Service

From Mr. Williams Barnes.

553 East Trent Blvd., North London
London, UK.E-mail:barneswilliams2@yahoo.co.uk

Hello Friend,
Good day to you, I greet you in the name of our lord
Jesus Christ, My name is Mr. Williams Barnes. I?m artist by
profession,I'm a British man and I base in London United
Kingdom UK, I?m married with three kids.

I got your email address on the British Chamber of
Commerce and I decided to contact you.Actually I?m looking
for a representative in UNITED STATES OF AMERICA USA, I
have a job offer that will earn you $3,500.00 every week,
this job offer will not stop you from your daily job, and
the job offer is thus:

All my customers are AMERICANS, and they all want to pay
me with Cashier?s Check and others, and it is always very hard from
me to cash checks from USA here in London United
Kingdom UK, because the British
Government does not permit the usage of cashier?s check and some other
payment
here in United Kingdom
UK.So therefore I decided to search for a reliable and
honest person in AMERICA to help me in cashing the
cashier?s checks and send me physical cash here in London UK.

I have so many customers in AMERICA and If you are
interested, you will be earning $3,500.00 every week as
10% commission as my AMERICAN REPRESENTATIVE, this job
offer will not affect your present work, all
I need from you is honesty and trust, kindly send me the
information's below and I will have my customers send the
cashier?s check to you immediately:

Your Complete Legal Name.
Your Present Residential Address.
Your Current House/Mobile Telephone Number.

As soon as I receive the above details from you, I will
contact all my customers to post the cashier's check to
your home address as my AMERICA REPRESENTATIVE, I want to
bring to your notice that you will
not involve any of your money into this job offer, you
won?t spend any money in this job offer not even a dime,
consider this job offer and reply back to me with the
above details, Thanks as I await your immediate response.

Sincerely Yours.
Mr.Williams Barnes,

2007-11-19 13:37:36 · 7 answers · asked by Califiyah 4 in Other - Careers & Employment